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Be Where You Need To Be
Over the past several months I’ve become a huge fan of Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine. His courage, composure, and clarity of…
Jat Thompson
May 18
Organizational Level Leadership: Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
Organizational Level Leadership: Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
Every aspiring Army officer dreams of the day they’ll get to be a platoon leader. Officers in training are constantly thinking about it…
Shawn Umbrell
May 11
Fly Casual
Fly Casual
I love most things Star Wars…and ALL things Stars Wars pre-1999. My first movie-theater memory was watching Return of the Jedi as a…
Jeff Zurcher
May 4
Struggling to Stay Motivated? Some Tips on Goal Setting
Struggling to Stay Motivated? Some Tips on Goal Setting
Motivation is one of the most important aspects for being successful. Whether it’s at your job or in your free time, if you are struggling…
Quin Kidder
Apr 27
Communicating Like a Jedi
Communicating Like a Jedi
We all know the scene where Obi-Wan Kenobi waves his fingers and says, “These aren’t the droids you’re looking for.” But just in case…
Mark Castille
Apr 20
The Importance of a Fair and Just Workplace
The Importance of a Fair and Just Workplace
No one likes to be treated unfairly. When people feel like they are being treated this way, they may feel hurt, angry, and under-valued…
Quin Kidder
Apr 13
“I’m Supposed to Feel Disappointed, but I’m So Proud Of Them”
“I’m Supposed to Feel Disappointed, but I’m So Proud Of Them”
“It is all because of them.” — Hubert Davis on his team’s success against #1 seeded Baylor
Nicolas Simard
Apr 6
Delegate Well: The Art of Describing and Directing
Delegate Well: The Art of Describing and Directing
The funny thing about urgent things is, well, they’re urgent. You feel the pressure to get them done. They pile up. Lots and lots of urgent…
Shawn Umbrell
Mar 30
Say What You Mean — Mean What You Say
Say What You Mean — Mean What You Say
Last week I posed a question in our staff meeting that didn’t go as planned. I asked what the team thought of having employees return to…
Jat Thompson
Mar 23
Everyone Strives to Be a Great Leader
Everyone Strives to Be a Great Leader
Everyone strives to be a great leader; however, this is something easier said than done. Leadership comes in many different forms, and to…
Quin Kidder
Mar 16
What Lenses Do You Think With?
What Lenses Do You Think With?
Sometimes when something keeps coming up, whether it is in your mind, what you watch, read, see, or hear, the time has come that you need…
Mark Castille
Mar 9
What You THINK You Already Know
What You THINK You Already Know
“If you have solid hands, four basic kicks, and you can land them accurately, the fight doesn’t last long enough for you to jump.”
Alex Stewart
Mar 2
Mutuality: (Y)OURS
Mutuality: (Y)OURS
As a leader, do you feel like it is your responsibility — your opportunity, at least — to facilitate mutuality?
Jeff Zurcher
Feb 23
A Great Team Is Deserving of Great Rewards
A Great Team Is Deserving of Great Rewards
At some point throughout time, you’ve probably heard or experienced that getting the most out of your team depends on your ability to…
Nicolas Simard
Feb 16
Strategy…What I’m Learning
Strategy…What I’m Learning
I am no expert when it comes to strategy design and execution, but I do work closely with professionals that I would consider extremely…
Jat Thompson
Feb 9
Organizational Development: Adapting and Thriving in a Complex and Competitive Environment
Organizational Development: Adapting and Thriving in a Complex and ...
Have you ever stayed up late and watched reruns of The Twilight Zone? If not, you need to try it sometime. I have fond memories of watching…
Shawn Umbrell
Feb 2
Transformational Leadership: What Is It And Why Is It Important?
Transformational Leadership: What Is It And Why Is It Important?
What does it mean to be a leader? This is a question I’m sure has been asked many times, by many different people. Although there may not…
Quin Kidder
Jan 27
The Fear of “Doing”
The Fear of “Doing”
Don’t let the fear of failure or criticism hold you back from action or chasing that vision.
Nicolas Simard
Jan 19
How to Accelerate Your Learning
How to Accelerate Your Learning
Scenario 1: Imagine a child in a classroom struggling to work through one of those wretched mathematical word problems involving numbers of…
Alex Stewart
Jan 12
Respect: Looking Beyond A Label
Respect: Looking Beyond A Label
This past week I came across the story of William “Bill” Crawford. For many years, most people knew Bill Crawford as a humble janitor who…
Nicolas Simard
Jan 5
The Right Thing to Do
The Right Thing to Do
Everyday we are faced with decisions. Some of these decisions are big, others are small. Regardless of the size of the decision though, we…
Nicolas Simard
Dec 29, 2021
Notes From 2021
Notes From 2021
Anytime I read something interesting, hear something insightful, and on the rare occasions I think of something worth keeping I pull out my…
Jat Thompson
Dec 29, 2021
Change: The Key Requirement for Organizational Improvement
Change: The Key Requirement for Organizational Improvement
If it ain’t broke, why fix it?” Where this attitude exists, so does mediocrity. Rising from a “good” team to a “great” team always requires…
Shawn Umbrell
Dec 16, 2021
Great Leadership Starts with You: Self-Awareness’ Role in Leadership
Great Leadership Starts with You: Self-Awareness’ Role in Leadership
What does it mean to be a good leader? Leadership comes in many forms and is prevalent in every aspect of life. When we think of leaders…
Nicolas Simard
Dec 8, 2021
In Defense of a Job; Not a Calling
In Defense of a Job; Not a Calling
As the leader of the organization, you want the people under you to be passionate about what they do. To find meaning and fulfillment in…
Alex Stewart
Nov 24, 2021
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